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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,564.16, 1,207,001.76 and 272,171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,564.16, 1,207,001.76 and 272,171.68 is: 408,310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,564.16 : 1,207,001.76 = 272,171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,564.16/1,207,001.76 = 272,171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,564.16x = 1,207,001.76 × 272,171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,564.16x = 328,511,696,782.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,511,696,782.16/804,564.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,310.13

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